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Manchester Metropolitan University

2016 Winner

Diverse Company Award for Education

Manchester Metropolitan University is part of the largest higher education campus in the UK and is one of the most extensive education centres in Europe. With a history dating back 150 years, they have a combination of the traditional and the contemporary which sets them apart and gives them distinct character. They are proud of the diverse community of staff, students and visitors, and are committed to creating a positive environment where everybody is treated with dignity and respect. Subscribing to a number of E&D charter marks, the University holds an Institutional Athena SWAN Bronze Award, and a Silver Disability Standard Award from the Business Disability Forum. They clearly demonstrate the passion that goes into EDI, ultimately attracting a diverse range of prospective employees. With impressive levels of diversity at senior management and above, and a host of striking employee engagement initiatives in place, it is apparent that the University are working tirelessly to truly represent the community they operate in.